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National Post
22-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Berner International Launches New Intelliswitch™ Digital Controls on Architectural Air Curtains for Increased Performance and Energy Savings
Article content Touchscreen interface, smart app connectivity, and BMS integration simplify setup and maximize energy efficiency. Article content NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Berner International, North America's leading manufacturer of air curtains, announced today the launch of its newly redesigned Intelliswitch™ digital controls across the entire Architectural Series. The updated controls replace the traditional push-button interface with a sleek, touchscreen display and smart control capabilities offering effortless operation, streamlined setup, and energy-saving features. Article content Engineered in-house by Berner's controls and Internet of Things (IoT) experts, the new Intelliswitch digital controls represent a significant advancement in how air curtains are installed, configured, and managed. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, seamless integration with the Berner AIR® Basic app, and support for BACnet/Modbus BMS protocols, the controls provide real-time visibility and remote access for optimized air curtain performance at every doorway. Article content 'The latest evolution of our Intelliswitch digital controls reflects Berner's continued commitment to simplifying the user experience without compromising performance,' said Phil Thomas, Director of Product at Berner International. 'By combining intuitive control with advanced functionality, we're giving customers a powerful tool to improve comfort, boost energy efficiency, and streamline operations. We continue to invest, refine, and evolve our technology to deliver the smartest, most reliable solutions on the market.' Article content Berner's new Intelliswitch control platform has been built to make air curtains easier to install, set up, and operate. Users can choose to mount the touchscreen interface directly on the unit or remotely. Both options support connectivity to the Berner AIR Basic and Berner AIR BMS apps. Berner AIR Basic allows remote monitoring, scheduling, and control, along with a guided setup to mitigate errors and speed up programming of the air curtain. Berner AIR BMS supports integration with building management systems through either BACnet or Modbus protocols. This feature comes standard on the Architectural Elite and is optional on other Architectural models. Designed to last the full 15–20 year life of an air curtain, the controls can receive software and firmware updates and add new features over time. Article content 'No one is more passionate or knowledgeable about air curtains than the team at Berner,' said Miranda Berner, Manager at Berner. 'We've spent decades leading this category, and when smart controls became possible, we didn't hesitate to invest in smart control development. This latest version of our digital controller continues to advance our goal to make air curtains not just more effective, but more intuitive to operate so that facilities are healthier, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient when the doors are open.' Article content The new Intelliswitch digital controls are now included across all models in Berner's AMCA-certified Architectural Series including the Architectural Elite, Contour, Icon, and Recessed Air Curtains. All Architectural models meet vestibule exception requirements under ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and other modern energy codes. Article content Key Features of the New Berner Intelliswitch™ Digital Controls: Article content Modern touchscreen interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ethernet connectivity Low-voltage input for door switches and sensors Remote and unit-mountable display configurations External thermostat compatibility Passcode protection and Emergency Stop functionality Commercial-grade components rated 0°–70°C (32°–158°F) Multi-language support: English, French, Spanish RoHS compliant for safer, environmentally responsible manufacturing Follows cybersecurity best practices to protect connected features Seamless access to Berner AIR® Basic and optional Berner AIR® BMS app integrations Article content In addition to performance and smart functionality, Berner's Architectural Series is designed with aesthetics in mind. The clean, modern lines and optional custom finishes allow the air curtains to seamlessly blend into high-end commercial spaces making them ideal for visible entrances where design matters as much as functionality. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact: Article content Article content Natalie Clarke Article content Article content Article content
The National
24-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Abu Dhabi super app Tamm aims for global expansion
While countries are defining what AI-powered government services could look like, Abu Dhabi has already built it. At the heart of the transformation is Tamm, an AI-powered super app that is setting the global standard for smart, seamless and citizen-first governance. From renewing your car registration to accessing more than 1,000 public and private services with just a few taps, Tamm, led by the Department of Government Enablement -Abu Dhabi, acts as a one-stop shop for government services, including transport, health care, housing and police services. Dr Mohamed Al Askar, director general of Tamm, said the app caters to 3.2 million Abu Dhabi citizens, residents and businesses, who made more than 12.7 million transactions annually, ranging from paying traffic fines to getting marriage licences. "This experience is unique, we would love not just to bring it to the US, we would love to bring it to the whole world." Dr Al Askar told The National. His comments come following praise the app received in the US Senate from Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of Microsoft. "Remember when you had a fender bender in a car and you had to fill out all these forms to get insurance coverage," Mr Smith told a US Senate commerce, science and transport committee hearing. "Now you can do it all, with one AI system, you can use your phone - and by the way, you can do this today in Abu Dhabi. We need to bring it to America," Mr Smith enthused. The word Tamm in Arabic means 'consider it done'. 'Tamm is a mobile application and gateway to more than 1,000 services. It offers one unified and unique customer experience,' Dr Al Askar told The National. Some of Tamm's popular features include certificate attestation, car licence and registration renewal, EID renewal, and utility bill payments, in partnership with companies such as Du, e& and Salik. 'We want to be ahead of the game in the digital age if we consider ourselves as a benchmark of the world. It is simple idea that government is here to serve people and this is the vision of our leadership,' Dr Al Askar added. With Tamm's AI assistant, finding answers to even the most complex government processes has become effortless for customers. The AI assistant, a voice-enabled, intelligent concierge, handles 77 per cent of requests instantly. More than 700,000 users have interacted with the AI-assistant since its launch in October 2024. It learns from user behaviour and scored a 92 per cent customer satisfaction rate as of April. 'It is a unique experience that is not available globally. It is a lifestyle app with time assistant. You can ask questions and interact, finish the service with AI assistant at your fingertips,' Dr Al Askar said. For example, car renewal used to take days, but with Tamm there is no waiting in lines, other than the inspection of the car. The system recommends the right type of insurance policy and synchronises it with registration. The main feature of the app is the pay for all button, meaning you can pay for all bills in just one click. 'This is convenience to the customer that was difficult to do this in the past,' Dr Al Askar said. Ruba Al Hassan, director general of strategic affairs and future foresight, said Tamm has one advanced feature called snap and report, that allows people to report issues across Abu Dhabi. 'People can use the feature to report potholes, traffic light malfunction or road damage by taking a photo and letting the AI assistant in the app handle the rest,' Ms Al Hassan said.
